When to replace the Pollen Filter on your VW PASSAT
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Pollen filter : 2 year / 60000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Passat Variant (3C5) 2.0 TDI, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 1.6 FSI, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 2.0 FSI, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 1.9 TDI, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 2.0 TDI 16V, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 1.6, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 2.0 TDI, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 2.0 TDI, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 2.0 TDI, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 2.0 TFSI, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 3.2 FSI 4motion, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 2.0 TDI 16V 4motion, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 2.0 FSI 4motion, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 2.0 TDI, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 2.0 TDI 4motion, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 3.6 R36 4motion, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 1.4 TSI, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 1.8 TSI, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 2.0 TDI, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 1.4 TSI EcoFuel, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 2.0 TDI, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 2.0 BlueTDI, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 1.6 TDI, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 2.0 TDI 4motion, VW Passat Variant (3C5) 1.8 TSI View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change pollen filter / cabin filter on VW PASSAT B6 (3C5) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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All the parts you need to replace – Pollen Filter for Passat Variant (3C5) and other VW models
Replacement: pollen filter – Passat B6 3C Variant. Professionals recommend:
  • Replace the cabin filter at least once every six months, in early spring and autumn seasons.
  • Follow the terms, recommendations and requirements of the part operation provided by the manufacturer.
  • If the air flow into the cabin has sharply reduced, replace the filter before a scheduled maintenance.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: pollen filter – VW Passat 3C5. Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Move the passenger seat fully backwards.
  2. Step 2
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    Undo the glove box lining screw and remove the lining.
  3. Step 3
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    Release the cabin filter cover clips. Remove the cabin filter housing cover.
  4. Step 4
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    Remove the cabin filter.
    Replacement: pollen filter – Passat Variant B6. AUTODOC recommends:
    Do not attempt to clean and reuse the filter - it will affect the quality of air cleaning inside the car.
  5. Step 5
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    Install the cabin filter to its mounting seat.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: pollen filter – VW Passat B6 3C Variant. Be sure to position the filtering element correctly. Avoid misalignment.
  6. Step 6
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    Reinstall the cabin filter housing cover. Make sure you hear a click indicating that it is locked in place.
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